Poodles Health Insurance

Poodles are one of the most intelligent breeds of dogs and have are talented at a number of different sports, both water and land sports. Poodles can be toy, miniature or standard size but they will all show the same personality qualities regardless of their size, and they are a particularly popular show dog.

Though you probably wouldn’t normally expect it Poodles have a strong hunting nature and will prey on smaller animals and even small toys. They also have a tenancy to get bored easily and so will think of a way to get into a bit of mischief; this is due to their extremely energetic personalities.

Poodles are linked to a number of illness as a breed the first being; Addison’s disease, this is when their body doesn’t produce enough steroid hormones; it can be treated through replacing the missing hormone. You can have you Poodle checked for Addison’s through blood tests. They are also known to suffer from Gastric dilatation volvulus, this is when gas becomes trapped into their stomachs making them bloat, which often results in their stomachs flipping and twisting. Noticeable symptoms are the inability to sleep, concentrate and retching without actually being sick; you will also be able to see their stomach being visibly swollen. GVD is a serious problem as soon as you think your dog might be suffering from it you should get them to the vets as soon as possible as whether they survive will depend on how quickly they get treated. This is why a good pet cover will come in handy to cover for the unexpected.

In general standard breed will live between 11-12 years old, mostly living a healthy life with the 18% of Poodle deaths in the UK being from old age and 30% being from cancer. Toy Poodles in the UK have been registered to live longer than the standard size; they tend to live between 14-15 years old with 39% of their deaths being just down to old age!